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April 2, 2013
Artist: Chris Brown
Title: Fine China
Hood: Virginia, USA
Genre(s): R&B, Pop, Soul
Label: RCA
Released: April 1, 2013
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April 2, 2013
Artist: 1/2-E
Title: The Untitled Album
Hood: Salt Lake City, Utah
Genre(s): Hip-Hop
Released: August 29, 2012
You Will Like This if You Like: Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Bone Thugs & Harmony
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April 2, 2013
Artist: Georgia Reign
Title: Jackin’4 Beats
Genre(s): R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop
Released: April 2, 2013
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March 27, 2013
Artist: King
Title: In the Meantime
Hood: Los Angeles, California USA
Genre(s): Electronic Soul
Released: March 19, 2013
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March 26, 2013
Artist: Various including Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z and more
Title: Bow Dow
Hood: Houston, Texas USA
Genre(s): Hip Hop, R&B
Released: March 26, 2013
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March 22, 2013
Artist: Kendrick Lamar featuring Jay-Z
Title: B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe Remix
Produced by: Soundwave
Mixed By: Ali
Hood: Compton, California & Brooklyn, NY
Genre(s): Hip Hop
Label: Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath, Interscope
Released: March 18, 2013
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March 22, 2013
Artist: India.Arie
Title: Cocoa Butter
Hood: Atlanta, GA
Genre(s): Soul, Neo Soul, Jazz
Label: Universal Republic
Released: March 21, 2013
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Soul singer, India.Arie is back on the scene with a cool new song. We dig it and hope radio will pick this one up. Enjoy.
More about the song:
India.Arie issues the sensual and feel good ballad “Cocoa Butter,” her new single from her forthcoming fifth studio album. On the track, the lyrical genius floats in the rejuvenation on new love. Arie’s upcoming fifth album, her follow-up to 2009′s Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics, is currently titled “SongVersation” and is expected to be released this summer.
March 22, 2013
This new singer from New Orleans is making waves for her beauty, voice and a pop soul sound that seems tailor made for urban radio. Peep this new single and let us know what you think.
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March 19, 2013
If you weren’t able to make it to this year’s South By Southwest Festival, we have compiled several of the better performances. This year, like other years, was filled to the gills with techy loving music fans who flew to Austin, Texas to check out the best of what’s next. Check out some of the performances for yourself. Read more of this post
March 19, 2013
Thanks to our friend and radio personality Egypt for this one:
Beyonce fans, have you heard her new song???
The singer just dropped a new promo track on her Tumblr and it’s been getting mixed reviews. The track is split into sections from two different songs. “Bow Down” is reportedly produced by Hit-Boy and it’s being said that Timbaland worked on “I Been On.” Some of the lyrics say: Read more of this post
March 14, 2013
This morning, during the 9am EST hour of the Today Show, popular (and beautiful) NBC Newswoman Tamron Hall revealed that Prince emailed her and offered up one of his songs, 17, as the new theme for her afternoon news program, News Nation. According to Hall, she will be able to use the song for the next 6 months. She claims Prince is a huge fan of the news and she seemed generally honored to use the song on her show.
Prince nerds like us will immediately recognize the jazzy number from Prince’s 80′s Madhouse project. Although the group officially released two numbered albums, 8 and 16. “17″ also known as Penetration (hilarious) appeared as the first song on Madhouse‘s unreleased 24 album. Read more of this post
March 12, 2013
Artist: Justin Timberlake
Title: Ready EP
Hood: Memphis, Tennessee
Genre(s): R&b, Pop, Soul
Produced by: CSNW
Released: March 1, 2013
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March 12, 2013
Title: Jamie Lidell
Artist: Jamie Lidell
Label: Warp Records
Genre(s): R&B, Soul, Pop, Electronic
Released: February 19, 2013
Last month, Jamie Lidell released a self-titled album that seemed to be an ode to the 80s. Lighthearted, electro-funk best describes the sound of this album.
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March 9, 2013
Title: The Best of the Notorious B.I.G.
Artist: DJ M-Rock
Contact: email | facebook | twitter | youtube
City: Toronto, Canada
Release Date: March 9, 2012
From DJ M-Rock:
“I’m pleased to drop this brand new Best of Biggie for all his fans. On top of that, I’m happy I made the march 9th death anniversary deadline. Long story short, I was working on another Valentine’s tape because the first was so well-received, and then Cabbie said I should really do a March 9th BIG tape. It made sense because it’s been long overdue and the timing. That was it, my RNB tape had to get pushed back.”
Kudos brother! Thanks for making that happen for us all. Read more of this post
March 8, 2013
Artist: 3rd Eye Girl
Title: Live Out Loud
Label: NPG Records
Genre: Alt Rock, Pop, Soul
Released: March 7, 2013
Basking in the afterglow of the Carnegie Hall tribute show, we are digging this new song by what we think are Prince proteges, 3rd Eye Girl. Released amazingly enough by a fan, Jester (see interview below), the track is a mid temp0 female vocals driven tune that rocks in a funky minimalist way. With a very positive message which urges everyone to live life to the fullest, we couldn’t help but smile while listening.
Let’s hope these talented ladies will do better than some of Prince‘s discarded acts. For every Sheila E., there are 2 singers who thought they had a shot at greatness (e.g. Martika, Jill Jones). We are encouraged after hearing this new track, which was written by Prince and more than likely includes some background vocals and maybe instrumentation as well. This is very solid and follows up Prince’s recent performance on Jimmy Kimmel of his new rock-tinged track, Screwdriver.
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REAL PRINCE NERD SECTION:
Discussion with Prince fan of the moment, Dr. Funkenberry about 3rd Eye Girl.
Live Out Loud Interviews:
March 7, 2013
Artist: Sola Rosa featuring Olivier Daysoul
Title: Promise
Hood: Aukland, New Zealand/London UK
Genre(s): UK Soul
Released: March 1, 2013
You Will Like This if You Like: Omar
Kudos to our friends from Giant Step for hipping us to this super funky and exciting band (and singer) with an amazing sound. Following in the footsteps of UK Soul masters like Omar, Sola Rosa and this track deserve your time. Be careful though. This one will have your head nodding for real. Read more of this post
March 7, 2013
Artist: Leah Labelle
Title: Lolita
Label: So So Def/Epic
Genre(s): Soul, Pop, R&B, Dance
You Will Like This if You Like: Kerry Hilson, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna
Released: February 2013
Late last year, following the BET aired Soul Train Music Awards, we talked up relative newcomer Leah Labelle, who appeared on the show in a segment honoring soul legends. Her performance of Square Biz was honorable enough to get our staff searching for more of her music to bring you. We found the super (but slept on) single “Sexify” and hoped this Pharrell Williams produced artist would break through commercial radio. Although she experienced some regional success, nothing has broken through just yet. Read more of this post
March 6, 2013
Artist: Vanessa Elisha
Title: Home to Me
Hood: Australia
Genre(s): Pop, R&B, Soul
Released: March 4, 2013
Social: Twitter Soundcloud Tumblr
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March 5, 2013
Artist: Marcus Canty
Title: This… Is Marcus Canty
Released: March 5, 2013
Label: Epic
Genre: R&B, Soul
You Will Like This If You Like: Joe, Keith Sweat, Trey Songz
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Like most, we are very skeptical about reality talent shows and the actual “talent” they produce. Sure, the first few seasons of American Idol produced several hits and artists who have the potential to be around for quite a while. However, since then, there have been a slew of copy cat shows and other music reality formats introduced. One show, the X factor, seemed to be an exact copy of AI, but with less vocal talent. That is, until now. Read more of this post
March 5, 2013
Artist: Nicolay with The Hot At Nights
Title: Shibuya Session
Hood: Raleigh, North Carolina
Genre(s): Jazz, Soul
Produced by: Produced by Nicolay and Chris Boerner
Released: November 7, 2011
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